Bournes Green Junior School
Summary of Job Description - Teacher
Each teacher works with the Head Teacher, all staff and Governors to maintain a caring
environment in which all individuals are valued and high standards are promoted and
celebrated.
The Teachers’ Responsibilities are:
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To plan, prepare and teach a balanced programme of work, suitable to the needs of
each child and in accordance with the school’s available schemes of work.
To provide a stimulating and attractive learning environment.
To mark all written work promptly, giving positive comments and areas of development
points.
To liaise with subject co-ordinators in matters related to a specific curriculum area.
To assess, record and report each child’s progress, attainment, personal and social
development using school procedures.
To promote the well-being of individual pupils and the class by maintaining a warm and
secure environment.
To consult the SENCO over the progress of children with Special Educational Needs.
To foster good relationships and effective communication with parents.
To participate in relevant meetings.
To be responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of pupils and colleagues and to
observe all Health and Safety procedures. e.g. hot drinks must not be taken into the
class room if children are present or expected.
To keep abreast of educational development through attendance at courses, including
some during his/her own time.
To be responsible for the safe and effective use and careful storage of all resources and
to educate pupils in their responsibilities.
To participate in arrangements for his/her appraisal.
To carry out any other professional duties as defined in the current School Teachers Pay
and Conditions document.
Person Specification: Class Teacher
Qualifications
Experience
Knowledge and
understanding
Skills
Personal
characteristics
Essential
Desirable
Qualified Teacher status
Evidence of continuous INSET and
commitment to further
professional development.
The Teacher should have experience
of:
teaching at Key Stage 2
In addition, the Teacher might
have experience of:
teaching across the whole Primary
age range; working in partnership
with parents.
The Teacher should have knowledge
and understanding of:
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the theory and practice of
providing effectively for the
individual needs of children
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statutory National Curriculum
requirements at the
appropriate key stage;
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the monitoring, assessment,
recording and reporting of
pupils’ progress;
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the statutory requirements of
legislation concerning Equal
Opportunities, Health &
Safety, SEN and Child
Protection;
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the positive links necessary
within school and with all its
stakeholders;
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effective teaching and learning
styles.
Experience of working with small
groups or covering classes in a
range of year groups
The Teacher will be able to:
promote the school’s aims positively,
and use effective strategies to monitor
motivation and morale;
develop good personal relationships
within a team;
establish and develop close
relationships with parents, governors
and the community;
communicate effectively (both orally
and in writing) to a variety of
audiences;
create a happy, challenging and
effective learning environment.
In addition, the Teacher might also
be able to:
offer extra-curricular activities
Approachable
Committed
Empathetic
Enthusiastic
Organised
Patient
Resourceful